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I play volleyball. 3 weeks ago i noticed a bruise in my left hand but then faded. i think it appears when i play. do you know what it is? ty
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Hand bruise: You are rupturing some of the superficial veins when striking the ball with your hand .try protecting it with tape and or a glove. You should also decrease the amount of time you r playing per day by at least 30 %!
Answered 4/23/2017
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